Startup Provides 'Grandkids on Demand' to Older Adults Who Need a Hand

The Papa startup, launched by Florida entrepreneur Andrew Parker, offers "grandkids on demand" to seniors in need, reports Considerable . Papa matches college students with older adults to help them with basic living activities, ranging from chores to basic companionship to car rides to appointments. These so-called "Papa Pals" also can assist with technologically challenging tasks like setting up tablets and smartphones for their senior clients. Papa Pals' backgrounds are thoroughly checked, with many majoring in nursing or social work. All of them must express an interest in working with "surrogate grandparents."